Oppo A53 Unlocked 90Eur @ Three.ie

Asus1

This seems a reasonable phone for €90 if you have a spare SIM knocking about.It is dual SIM so should probably come unlocked or will need you to keep a 3 SIM in one of the trays.TechSpurt on YouTube gave it a fairly good review yesterday.
https://www.three.ie/shop/phones/oppo-a53.html?mobileCartItem={%22selectedDevice%22:{%22id%22:%229088051_9088031%22}}&mobileDeviceOfferingId=9088051_9088031&flowData={}&contractPath=&viewMode=deviceDetailsDevices

Gumbo

Snookered if both sim trays are locked to three!

Asus1

Gumbo wrote: »

Snookered if both sim trays are locked to three!

True.Had a look online and most reviews are saying it's unlocked but unless someone has bought one here off 3 we'll never know.

bidiots

I can confirm its unlocked, both sims. Well the one i just bought is anyway. Also comes with a tempered screen protector preinstalled and a clear silicon cover.
For 90, not too shabby and should keep most happy.

drunkmonkey

I don't think that's a tempered glass protector on it, it has a 90hz screen which is impossible to get at that price and makes for a lot snappier phone to use.

bidiots

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I don't think that's a tempered glass protector on it, it has a 90hz screen which is impossible to get at that price and makes for a lot snappier phone to use.

Pretty sure it's a screen protector of sorts anyway, https://support.oppo.com/au/answer/?aid=neu106

drunkmonkey

bidiots wrote: »

Pretty sure it's a screen protector of sorts anyway, https://support.oppo.com/au/answer/?aid=neu106

It's a scratch protector it doesn't provide any impact protection, it'll probably last a few months before you'll want to change it.

bidiots

drunkmonkey wrote: »

It's a scratch protector it doesn't provide any impact protection, it'll probably last a few months before you'll want to change it.

Its almost identical to the screen protector I used on my Pixel 5 so we'll have to agree to disagree. Anyway, better than nothing and is free.

Asus1

bidiots wrote: »

Its almost identical to the screen protector I used on my Pixel 5 so we'll have to agree to disagree. Anyway, better than nothing and is free.

I don't know how long you have it or what phone your coming from but what's your general consensus on it re battery,camera etc,thanks.

bidiots

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Asus1

bidiots wrote: »

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Good review, seems ideal for who I'm looking at it for, cheers.

jack in the box

Great deal. Big battery with fast charge and decent camera!! Good find OP.

Wheety

Have Eir done away with the free sim? I used one for the Vodafone Pixel 4a deal.

Eduard Khil

Is this available in store or online only

drunkmonkey

Eduard Khil wrote: »

Is this available in store or online only

Both, you need to port a number from a different network to get it for €90

bidiots

tphase wrote: »

so you can get it online without having to buy credit?

Pretty sure you can, yes. Delivery only I think as collect not an option due to covid.... Yet you can buy it in the shop.

Red Silurian

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

but1er

colmtheperson wrote: »

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

Without nfc I can't use Google pay is that right?

DopeTech

but1er wrote: »

Without nfc I can't use Google pay is that right?

Yes

bidiots

colmtheperson wrote: »

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

It has NFC.

cherryghost

bidiots wrote: »

It has NFC.

GSM Arena says all models dont have it...

Kimbot

cherryghost wrote: »

GSM Arena says all models dont have it...

Even the Oppo website doesnt mention NFC on this model.

bidiots

Kimbot wrote: »

Even the Oppo website doesnt mention NFC on this model.

It's in my hand, I've set up google pay already. Up to yourself after that.

bidiots

bidiots wrote: »

It's in my hand, I've set up google pay already. Up to yourself after that.

Screenshot

theShire

Any suggestions on where to get a free SIM to port in for the offer?

Will a 48sim work?

DodoDojo

I was wondering the same thing. I got a 48 free sim to try get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 deal on Vodafone for 100. When I went to pay it kept saying an error occurred and item was removed from basket. I wonder if it is something to do with the fact I never topped up before on 48 so it somehow picks up on that and won't let you avail of the deal to switch to Vodafone?

Roberto_gas

Tells me to buy credit ? Do i need to do it for online purchase ?

EDIT - Never mind used to vodafone ! Managed to figure it out....its confirmed unlocked ?

DopeTech

theShire wrote: »

Any suggestions on where to get a free SIM to port in for the offer?

Will a 48sim work?

Once the 48 sim is activated it should work. No need to buy a membership or topup.

Roberto_gas

DopeTech wrote: »

Once the 48 sim is activated it should work. No need to buy a membership or topup.

Just compared this to sammy A21S...shows how good a deal A21S was for 40 bucks !

bidiots

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Just compared this to sammy A21S...shows how good a deal A21S was for 40 bucks !

That was the original 'best' deal;) Three are easier to purchase from, so far anwyay. Also, I have a deep hatred from Samsungs bloatware and that exynos chip! But still, 40 quid was a steal.

newincity

bidiots wrote: »

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I can't see how much memory it has. Is it 4gb or 3Gb memory ?

pm1977x

Still saying 139 in my basket, doesn't seem to be deducting the 50 for porting to 3, anyone else had this?

Roberto_gas

pm1977x wrote: »

Still saying 139 in my basket, doesn't seem to be deducting the 50 for porting to 3, anyone else had this?

Once you enter the PIN CODE from SMS it would reduce it.

pm1977x

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Once you enter the PIN CODE from SMS it would reduce it.

Ah right, thanks!

bidiots

newincity wrote: »

Thanks for sharing your experience. I can't see how much memory it has. Is it 4gb or 3Gb memory ?

Its 4Gb

Zardoz

Screen resolution is only 720 x 1600 pixels.

Masala

Sorry.... but how is it 'unlocked' and posters above saying you have to move a number to 3 to buy it??? Am I missing something in translation?>?

Masala

Masala wrote: »

Sorry.... but how is it 'unlocked' and posters above saying you have to move a number to 3 to buy it??? Am I missing something in translation?>?

Porting your number is just to give you the €50 discount.

Masala

Deleted User wrote: »

Porting your number is just to give you the €50 discount.

But if I dont want to move to 3.... I only want it as a back-up phone OR give as a present etc.

Masala

Masala wrote: »

But if I dont want to move to 3.... I only want it as a back-up phone OR give as a present etc.

Get a sim you don't plan on using, use that sim to port, throw both that sim and the sim you receive with the phone away after you've received the phone.

Masala

Deleted User wrote: »

Get a sim you don't plan on using, use that sim to port, throw both that sim and the sim you receive with the phone away after you've received the phone.

..... cool

Mervyn Skidmore

What's the quickest way to get a free sim?

andydurnin

How do you get this for €90 if you are not with three and don't want to join them?

DopeTech

andydurnin wrote: »

How do you get this for €90 if you are not with three and don't want to join them?

See 3 posts above this.

Sup08

Lyca sims require you to go to a store for this offer.
Ordered a 48sim, so hopefully comes in time before this expires. Thanks OP

Mervyn Skidmore

Thanks got 1 but have to wait for another sim to get another. Do you have to pick a sim plan and does it really matter contractually or anything? Was planning on chucking the ported sim and new 3 sim in the bin. Want the phones only.

janisjoplin

Hi, I'm trying to purchase this phone online, I have a spare eir sim to use to get this offer but when I try and purchase online it's telling me I need to top up, is there any way to bypass this?

DopeTech

janisjoplin wrote: »

Hi, I'm trying to purchase this phone online, I have a spare eir sim to use to get this offer but when I try and purchase online it's telling me I need to top up, is there any way to bypass this?

It should give you the option to activate plan after you add it to the cart. Choose active later. Then it won't add €20 to the basket.

An Ri rua

Sup08 wrote: »

Lyca sims require you to go to a store for this offer.
Ordered a 48sim, so hopefully comes in time before this expires. Thanks OP

48 SIM not giving a discount after entering the pin. I'm trying to get around it but looks like a non-runner for Three.

benmeade

Also bought one yesterday thanks op.

Went to Chinese phone repair shop and picked up a free lyca sim. Put it in my phone and lyca sent me a new number instantly by sms. Went straight to the 3 store and ported the lyca number and even bought the 15€ topup as its a cracking deal.
Put my young lads 48 sim into it and job done, no simlock.

rabii

I can confirm the phone is unlocked and the phone support NFC for sure, thanks OP.